Coventry City v Luton Town

No Ney Never · Post by **No Ney Never** » Fri May 26, 2023 9:45 pm

What is your prediction?

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri May 26, 2023 9:49 pm

Luton deserve to go up so I hope they win, can't predict the game though

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Fri May 26, 2023 9:55 pm

2-1 Luton

Just feel that they’re a better ‘team’, and have that extra bit of edge that could get a result when plan A isn’t necessarily working.

Two good managers, probably say Cov has the better individuals (Gyökeres, Hamer) but think the machine of Luton will be too much on the day.

Should be a good game!

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:03 pm

Really looking forward to this game. Will be supporting Coventry and hope they do it

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:04 pm

3-0 Coventry.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:04 pm

A hard one to predict - they drew both games this season so it could well be an extra time and potentially penalties job.

If I had to have a guess, I’d go for Luton in extra time.

My head wants Luton to win but for my mate who is a Coventry fan, I’d be happy to see them go up.

Either way, I can’t see either lasting more than a season.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:09 pm

3-2 to Luton after extra time.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:14 pm

I’m in the rare position of really not having much preference. Two clubs I quite like but, with niggles about both.

Coventry after 90 mins. Extra time or penalties

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:18 pm

Selfishly i want Coventry , it's only £18 return from Shrewsbury.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:24 pm

Luton, just, very organised and phenomenal workrate

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:28 pm

A lot depends on the ref - Luton are very physical so depends what he lets them get away with

Prefer Coventry for McNally’s sake

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri May 26, 2023 10:51 pm

Pretty evenly matched, I'd say, depends on who wants it more on the day,
as is so often the case.

Or a great piece of skill, or an horrendous mistake.
Can't say I'm really arsed, as long as it's a good game.

Mind you, would be great to see teams like Chelsea rock up to Kenilworth Road
and gasp with horror at their surroundings.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat May 27, 2023 12:13 am

I really hope Luton win. And win well. I can't do with Coventry, the Midland's smallest 'big' club.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat May 27, 2023 12:26 am

The club that would struggle the most in the PL.

Coventry financially are a loose cannon club. So perhaps them although they could spend they don't have in the PL and go unpunished. Back to Luton, then.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sat May 27, 2023 1:07 am

Couldn't believe Coventry were in the finals.

This is more unthinkable than where we were at Wembley. To think what their situation was when we were at their gaff is just... unfathomable

I know who I'll be singing for

Kingsleyclaret · Post by **Kingsleyclaret** » Sat May 27, 2023 1:20 am

Lived in Coventry for 25 years upto 2013, so really hope they go up. Then really hope we hammer them twice. All my in laws and lots of mates are sky blues fans.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Sat May 27, 2023 7:58 am

Mate of mine is a Hatters fan……………he’s had a bit of a tough time so he’ll be massively looking forward to todays match …….

So only one team I’ll be cheering for later…………..

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Sat May 27, 2023 8:05 am

Coventry will be too strong for Luton. The wider pitch will make it more difficult for Luton, imo of course.

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Sat May 27, 2023 8:30 am

beddie wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 8:05 am
Coventry will be too strong for Luton. The wider pitch will make it more difficult for Luton, imo of course.

Not a lot in it, Wembley is 75 yards versus Kenilworth Road at 72 yards. What's that, 4 and a half feet on each wing? Coventry have a 74 yard wide pitch by comparison

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Sat May 27, 2023 9:12 am

ChrisG wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 8:30 am
Not a lot in it, Wembley is 75 yards versus Kenilworth Road at 72 yards. What's that, 4 and a half feet on each wing? Coventry have a 74 yard wide pitch by comparison

Sometimes I think the whole ‘How will they cope with the bigger Wembley pitch’ is a bit of a myth.

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Sat May 27, 2023 9:13 am

I’ll be surprised if it’s not a very tight affair, of little quality and heightened anxiety. Probably 1-0 either way (hopefully Luton can do it).

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat May 27, 2023 9:17 am

This will be an awful game of little quality between two quite rigid and nervous teams. 0-0 or 1-0 to either team.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat May 27, 2023 9:23 am

I didn’t realise this was todays game

For some reason thought it was Mondays game

ashtonlongsider · Post by **ashtonlongsider** » Sat May 27, 2023 9:57 am

Coventry 2-1. They have the momentum and will have the larger support reported they will have 37k. Also for Mark Robbins, an under- rated manager who has worked wonders when you consider all the issues Coventry have experienced in their recent history.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Sat May 27, 2023 11:12 am

ashtonlongsider wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 9:57 am
Coventry 2-1. They have the momentum and will have the larger support reported they will have 37k. Also for Mark Robbins, an under- rated manager who has worked wonders when you consider all the issues Coventry have experienced in their recent history.

Luton have sold out their 35,000 allocation.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Sat May 27, 2023 11:17 am

Hope Coventry win

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Sat May 27, 2023 11:19 am

I've bet (very small amount) on it to be level at HT and Luton to be winners at 90 minutes. Maybe 2-0 to Luton.

I'm not that fussed who wins otherwise- I don't have any strong feelings either way about these two.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Sat May 27, 2023 11:20 am

Good luck, Luton.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat May 27, 2023 12:06 pm

Only 1 of the teams has a Claret so easy decision for me

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat May 27, 2023 12:49 pm

Coventry 3-2 Luton

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Sat May 27, 2023 12:57 pm

So far since my move to Northumberland ,I haven't met another Claret out and about, but I have got pally with a Luton exile, so it's them for me.
Plus it'll annoy the bigwigs in the Prem,having an unfashionable club with a crap ground. They'll be the new 'us'.

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Sat May 27, 2023 1:04 pm

My best mate is a Luton Town supporter so I want them to win.

I also played on their ground many years ago and even scored a goal there.

So a win for the Hatters it is from me.

louieollie · Post by **louieollie** » Sat May 27, 2023 3:28 pm

Probably prefer Luton on this one for a number of factors , main one being whispers down here that if Luton did go up they may be looking at a ground share with MK Dons because their ground doesn't qualify for what's needed in the premiership. As I say just whispers so don't shoot the messenger, second factor is that i live just outside. Buckingham so it's 15 mins for our tie

. Third factor is it would just show MK Dons how shoite they are doing trying to run a football club

Woonderbah · Post by **Woonderbah** » Sat May 27, 2023 3:47 pm

Good luck Luke McNally.. just hope it doesn't go down to penalties as there's a lot riding on this game

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:40 pm

The words that spoil any game....over to your commentators...Andy Hinchcliffe

Where's the mute button

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:47 pm

Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 4:40 pm
The words that spoil any game....over to your commentators...Andy Hinchcliffe

Where's the mute button

He’s dreadful

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:47 pm

COME ON LUTON !!!!

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:56 pm

What's happened to lockyear or whatever he's called?

Was just running backwards then fell over now this

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:56 pm

what's up with Lockeyer ? I wasn't watching and see all the attention he's getting

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:57 pm

Seems to have gone down with no one around him and received immediate medical attention.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:57 pm

Luton captain, Lockyer gone down and having treatment

Lots of concern around him and toning off on stretcher

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:59 pm

Oxygen mask on his face on the stretcher, saw his hands move towards his head whilst being carried off, so seems he is awake.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:59 pm

wish him well

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Sat May 27, 2023 5:00 pm

Seemed to fall over whilst backpedaling. Was conscious, so presumably a leg injury rather than something more sinister.

Hope he’s ok.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat May 27, 2023 5:00 pm

Lockyer's injury a real blow for Luton good player.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sat May 27, 2023 5:00 pm

Wish him well too.

Anyway back to the game, Coventry all over the place at the back today. They need to sort themselves out. It's only gonna take putting the ball on target for Luton to be scoring

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat May 27, 2023 5:02 pm

From this clip it doesn’t appear to be anything “medical” and looks to have gone over on his ankle whilst running back

https://twitter.com/noahrobson_/status/ ... PXTYF2H2GA

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat May 27, 2023 5:03 pm

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 5:02 pm
From this clip it doesn’t appear to be anything “medical” and looks to have gone over on his ankle whilst running back

https://twitter.com/noahrobson_/status/ ... PXTYF2H2GA

Not sure about that, looks like he passed out to me

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Sat May 27, 2023 5:04 pm

He tried to get up but fell flat down

Looks like it's more than a leg injury but let's hope not

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Sat May 27, 2023 5:07 pm

agreenwood wrote: ↑
Sat May 27, 2023 5:00 pm
Seemed to fall over whilst backpedaling. Was conscious, so presumably a leg injury rather than something more sinister.

Hope he’s ok.

That’s what I thought, could be a nasty ankle or ACL thing. We get so used to players rolling around you forget that when you’re seriously hurt you just lie still.

Anything more serious / sinister and it’d have been a much longer delay than that. Anyway, hope he’s alright.